Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
628BCB
RGB
98, 139, 203
HSL
217, 50%, 59%
HSB
217, 52%, 80%
CMYK
52, 32, 0, 20
LAB
57, -1, -38
LCH
57, 38, 269
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 259
XYZ
25, 25, 60
LUV
57, -20, -58
HWB
217, 38%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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